
“The Novel Hatchery: Moving a Novel Idea into Its First Draft” ONLINE with Stacey Swann
March 12, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
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This class is part of the “Fill That Blank Page” Online Class Package. To purchase the class package at a special price, click here. This class will open for individual purchase on Tuesday, February 18.
All registrants will have access to the class recording for one week.
$49 for members (sign in for member pricing)
Are you trying to move past the first stage of the novel writing process and into the next development?
Writers often have a great idea for a novel but aren’t sure how to dive in. Or they have already begun but hit an early wall. No matter the type of novel, this class will increase students’ skills and confidence to jump in head first. Discussion will explore the following areas:
- Foundational pre-writing, getting a clearer sense of characters and their problems
- Roadmaps, whether they be detailed outlines or a handful of bullet points
- Crafting effective opening chapters
- Using craft elements to expand drafts: stakes, theme, and setting
This class is designed for students ready for their novels to crack open their shells, grow and fly to completion.
TAKE THIS CLASS IF
- You started a novel during National Novel Writing Month and are trying to take it to the next stage in its development.
- You’re worried that you’re not giving yourself enough balls to juggle to reach the end of the book.
- Parts of your novel feel fuzzy to you, and you’d like to clarify them.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS CLASS
- “Stacey Swann was very engaging and responsive.”
- “Writing exercises really helped me get back in the flow of my book, and great resources to turn to after class.”
- “Lots of useful information pertinent to writers at all levels. Handouts and references with additional relevant craft instruction.”